Welcome to the nexus, it's a comfy place. :^)

I read your trip report and I would say that was as close to a breakthrough as you could get! Congratulations, sounded like a great experience (except for the pukey part). I would recommend that the next time you try it, use a better way of administering the DMT. I think maybe a bong requires too much air volume for spice. You can make an effective device very cheaply (less than $5, aka "the machine." ) I have had people breakthrough on their very first experience using one. And if you think DMT exploration is in your future (as it suits some more than others), I would agree that extracting your own is very satisfying. And if you do, don't sell it, but gift it to others, as there is no price appropriate for it. Plus you are very likely to be scolded by the elves.